South Maple Elementary Newsletter
November 2020
Superintendent Update
Good afternoon,
On Thursday evening (10/29/20), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced a new Emergency Order regarding Gatherings and Face Masks (MDHHS 10/29/20 Emergency Order). Please be advised that as a result of this Emergency Order, beginning on Monday, November 2nd the district will be implementing changes to our facial covering and athletic gathering requirements.
The changes are listed below:
1. Facial Coverings:
- Facial coverings must always be worn by staff.
- Facial coverings must be worn in classrooms at all times by students in grades K-12.
- The only exemption for wearing facial coverings will occur during meals.
2. Athletics:
- The district will continue to comply with all guidance published by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA).
All other existing measures that were implemented at the beginning of this school year will remain in effect. Thank you for continuing to work with us to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep our school community safe.
Brian Pearson, Superintendent
Upcoming Dates
November 19 and 20....................Hearing Screening K/2
November 26 and 27.......No School/Thanksgiving Break
Office Hours
- The student day will begin at 8:10AM and end at 2:25PM. Students will not be allowed to enter the building before 8:10AM.
- Students will eat breakfast and lunch in their classroom. The menus may be found on the GCS website.
- Students will have a recess break with their teacher. Students will be required to wear a mask.
- Masking at South Maple Elementary is required for all students, staff, and visitors. Details about masking requirements can be found in the Return-To-Learn Plan found on the GCS website https://www.gaylordschools.com/
- In an effort to keep traffic flowing efficiently, please do not arrive early for drop off or pick up.
- Fire, tornado and lockdown emergency procedures will be practiced during the school year.
GCS Food Service Information
- Please see important information about the USDA extending the Summer Feed program through the end of the 2020-21 school year below.
- Don’t forget to submit your 2020-2021 Free and Reduced Meals application!! Although all meals are free to all students right now, once funds are depleted, all students will revert to full pay, UNLESS YOU’VE ALREADY SUBMITTED YOUR 2020-2021 APPLICATION OR BEEN PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED OF YOUR FREE/REDUCED STATUS FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR. Applications can be filled out online at LunchApp.com. Thank you!!
- Please see November breakfast and lunch menus below.
Therese Hansen, Principal
650 East Fifth Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.731.0648